Nap in crib=15 min, nap in swing = 1-2 hours

Libramom2b

We have a horrible night sleeper. So, we've been trying to establish more of a daytime routine including napping in his crib. Thing is, he'll only nap in his crib for 15-30 min. He'll nap in his swing for an hour or two. Is it worth it to keep trying to get him to nap in his crib when they are so short?

punkfiction

no. let him do the swing and things will change later. i had a glider sleeping baby for about 4 months and now she only naps in her crib. just let him get sleep - its probably the reason he sleeps so bad at night - not sleeping enough in the daytime.

goodtobethelarkster

I'd just stick with the swing.  FWIW, DD was like that until one day she just kind of was 'over' her swing and preferred going down in her bassinet.

Often times if baby has bad naps during the day it'll hurt night time sleep too so whatever works, you know?

sweater

my kids ONLY nap in their swings - let them get sleep however they'll take it is my opinion.

KEH0804

We had/have the same problem. Last week, we literally carried her swing up to her room at night and let her sleep in it... she has slept 14 hours per night since then! I say do what works... everyone says she will grow out of it!

nbjenni

We don't do crib naps - we do swing, bouncer, play mat naps.

Libramom2b

Thanks.

 

Punkfiction - He sleeps horrible at night even when he gets 2-3 hour long naps in his swing. We were trying the crib to see if it makes it better. He is still up several times a night inconsolable until we feed him. Sigh.

chigirlinaz

Do you let him sleep in the swing at night?  My DS would only sleep in his swing at night and naps.  I started swaddling him last week for the first time since the hospital and he has been sleeping great in his crib now.  After only a week, he actually slept for 7 hours last night!  It was like a christmas miracle!  He still only naps in his swing, but I figured at least I am making progress.  I figure that he will grow out of it eventually.